Polk County (trfnews.i234.me) — On Sunday afternoon, a fire broke out in a pulp dryer at the American Crystal Sugar plant in East Grand Forks, prompting an evacuation of the facility. The incident occurred around 2:59 p.m., with emergency crews responding promptly. According to the East Grand Forks Fire Department, the blaze was quickly brought under control, and no injuries were reported. Such incidents, while concerning, are not uncommon at the plant and are typically managed efficiently by the facility’s safety protocols.
Did you know?
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The American Crystal Sugar plant in East Grand Forks is one of several facilities operated by the cooperative in the Red River Valley, processing sugar beets into various products.
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Pulp dryers are essential in the sugar production process, removing moisture from beet pulp to create a byproduct used in animal feed.
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The plant has experienced similar incidents in the past, including a fire in February 2023, which resulted in one worker being injured.
I’m Chris Harper, and I’m reporting for TRF News.